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Japan looks to make it easier to install charging stations alongside public roads

Business Mar 23, 2022

Japan looks to make it easier to install charging stations alongside public roads

The transport ministry sees charging facilities in lanes alongside public roads as being particularly necessary in urban areas, where parking spaces tend to be limited.

From housing to jobs to education, support grows for Ukrainians fleeing to Japan

National Mar 9, 2022

From housing to jobs to education, support grows for Ukrainians fleeing to Japan

by Kanako Takahara

Yokohama and Osaka Prefecture are among the local governments looking to help evacuees by providing housing and other services.

Ukraine’s sister cities in Japan voice concern about Ukrainian citizens

National Mar 1, 2022

Ukraine’s sister cities in Japan voice concern about Ukrainian citizens

An official of the Kyoto Municipal Government, which has maintained exchanges with Kyiv for more than 50 years, expressed hopes that “peace will return as soon as possible.”

New COVID-19 measures draw mixed reactions from Japanese public

National Jan 23, 2022

New COVID-19 measures draw mixed reactions from Japanese public

The rapid spread of the omicron variant seems to be having less of an impact in people's behavior compared to previous waves of the coronavirus.

Despite COVID-19 impact, Coming of Age Day ceremonies go ahead in Japan

National Jan 10, 2022

Despite COVID-19 impact, Coming of Age Day ceremonies go ahead in Japan

by Osamu Tsukimori

While many coming-of-age ceremonies were canceled or hosted online, tens of thousands of young men and women gathered in Yokohama to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Japanese cities struggle to hold Coming of Age Day ceremonies due to COVID-19 surge

National Jan 8, 2022

Japanese cities struggle to hold Coming of Age Day ceremonies due to COVID-19 surge

Municipalities are struggling to safely organize the ceremonies amid another surge of COVID-19 cases, with many of them holding the upcoming events virtually.

Heavy snow warning issued in central Tokyo for first time in four years

National Jan 6, 2022

Heavy snow warning issued in central Tokyo for first time in four years

The weather agency cautioned there would be more snow later Thursday for the Kanto and Tokai regions, urging people to be prepared for traffic disruption and icy roads.

'Robotaxis' roaming around Yokohama are winning over unlikely fans

Business Dec 9, 2021

'Robotaxis' roaming around Yokohama are winning over unlikely fans

by River Davis

Regulations and the need for further technology improvements mean a full-scale launch is still some years away, however.

Refugee from Myanmar recruited to Yokohama futsal squad 

Soccer Dec 4, 2021

Refugee from Myanmar recruited to Yokohama futsal squad 

Receiving refugee status after protesting against his country's military coup, Pyae Lyan Aung is now welcomed onto a globally diverse team.

Prosecutors appeal life sentence for Yokohama nurse who killed patients

National / Crime & Legal Nov 22, 2021

Prosecutors appeal life sentence for Yokohama nurse who killed patients

A court in Yokohama ruled that Ayumi Kuboku could be held responsible for her crimes, but spared her the death penalty, saying she could reform.

Local governments in Japan helping elderly people learn how to use smartphones

National / Social Issues Nov 20, 2021

Local governments in Japan helping elderly people learn how to use smartphones

by Shingo Onda

Japan's "digital divide" came into focus when older people without internet access faced roadblocks for making COVID-19 vaccine reservations.

Former Yokohama nurse gets life sentence for murder of three patients

National / Crime & Legal Nov 9, 2021

Former Yokohama nurse gets life sentence for murder of three patients

Ayumi Kuboki, 34, admitted to killing the patients by mixing antiseptic into their drip bags at the hospital where she worked.

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